Prayers for Parliament and the Nation: Friday 30 August 2019

" I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. "

Huawei's next smartphone will not include any Google apps. Due to a US government ban on sales to Huawei, Google could not licence its apps to the Chinese company.

Lib Dem Beatrice Wishart has fought off a strong challenge from the SNP to hold Shetland in a Holyrood by-election. Ms Wishart polled 5,659 votes, ahead of SNP candidate Tom Wills on 3,827, a majority of 1,837.

Strike action has resumed on South Western Railway as part of a long-running dispute over train guards. 800 trains a day will be cancelled following a walkout by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union.

Millions of people rushed to make last-minute PPI claims as the deadline passed at midnight on 29th August.

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